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FREE! ♦ Activation ($35 Value) ♦ 100 Minutes of Air Time ♦ Detail Billing or Voice Mail ♦ Vehicle Adapter/Charger meritech Cellular and Paging Dealer MIDWEST AUTOTEL SERVICES (810) 960-3737 3160 Haggerty Road • Suite M • West Bloomfield FOR QUALITY, SERVICE & DESIGN "We're Yards Ahead of the Competition" N SINCE 1983 ■ • InTio Ploy LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete Landscape Specialists (810)6694M0 LOCAS41 MR!ERY AM 'NOWAK ASSOCUMI •Itufe.a. ■ Residential/Commercial ■ Design • Construction Master Card ■ Renovation Kenneth & Michael Shecter 2755 Haggerty Road • Commerce Twp., MI 48390-1720 • Just North of Pontiac Trail 70 • summER leo& • sryLE RETREATS page 69 Don't forget lots of pillows in a number of shapes and sizes to finish off a perfectly made bed. If you're working on a budget, the price of a designer bedding ensemble, matching wall-cover- ings, custom window treatments and the accessories to polish off a look just might cause you to swoon. You may want to check discount stores and more af- fordable outlets for similar styles with or without the designer name. Kmart offers a complete line of current, well-designed bedding collections along with the wall- paper, pillows, fabric and other accessories. There's even an "At Home With Martha Stewart" collection designed by the tele- vision/lifestyle personality. You also can save money by making the window coverings, pillows and other finishing touches yourself. You need not be a pro — many styles require a minimum of effort or even no sewing knowledge at all. FUNCTION FRIENDLY Now that you've created such a wonderfully inviting room, use it! If you have a little extra space in the "master suite," turn a lit- tle corner into a respite and re- laxation area all of your own. • Enhance your health and reduce stress by creating a con- venient little workout area. Set up a stationary bicycle, stair-step or rowing machine and make no excuses for "not making it to the gym• • Place a small desk or sec- retary and chair against a wall and make a quiet place to man- age your finances or finish the extra paperwork you brought home from the office. • Set up two chairs and a lit- tle table so busy couples can read the paper and enjoy coffee or tea together, if only on the weekends. • There's nothing more luxu- rious than a comfortable chaise lounge and a lamp for late-night reading sessions. Jennifer Plantier is a writer for Copley News Service. ❑ Pull Out Bikes, Lock In Safety It's time to dust off the bicycle, don a helmet, pull up the kick- stand, and enjoy pedaling in the fresh breezes. In Michigan, children are do- ing just that; but unfortunate- ly some bikers are unaware of how to ride safely. Should we be concerned? Yes. Eighteen bicyclists under 15 died statewide in 1993 — 62 per- cent of the 29 bicycle deaths in Michigan that year. Part of the difficulty is inac- curate perception. Young riders sometimes misjudge the speed of oncoming vehicles. Young rid- ers can reduce the risk of crash- es with cars by following these guidelines. * Be cautious when entering roadways from driveways and alleys. Remember to slow down, stop and look for traffic. * Ride with traffic on the right-hand side of the street. * Stop at stop signs. * Obey traffic signals and watch for turning vehicles. * Signal before turning and look before changing lanes. Parents can play a key role in helping children ride safely. For safe fun, here are a few re- minders for bicyclists: * Riders should always wear helmets! About 80 percent of the bicycle deaths involve head in- juries. Fewer than 2 percent of children regularly wear helmets. * Coach children before they move from sidewalk to street rid- ing to make sure they can do so safely. They should know the "Rules of the Road" for bicycling safely, the risks of sharing the road with motor vehicles and demonstrate the judgment and maturity necessary for safe rid- ing. * Inspect bicycles to make sure the brakes and tires are in good condition. * Make sure bicycles are sized properly to children. In a traffic situation, children may have dif- ficulty controlling a bicycle that is too big. ❑ Source: Automobile Club of Michigan.